Back in October, its third season premiere drew a record 10.9 million viewers and a 5.8 18-49 rating.

AMC boasted that the show’s first eight episodes of season three have averaged a 5.32 18-49 rating, better than any other show on TV right now other than SNF.

“Representing both the studio and the network as AMC does on this project, I speak for so many when I say 'thank you' and congratulations to everyone involved,” AMC President Charlie Collier said. “The records that The Walking Dead shattered today represent an enormous achievement of which we are so proud.”

The Walking Dead doesn’t return until Feb. 10. You can check out our recap for Sunday’s episode here.